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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,195.68, 573,012.44 and 254,157.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,195.68, 573,012.44 and 254,157.15 is: 350,762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,195.68 : 573,012.44 = 254,157.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,195.68/573,012.44 = 254,157.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,195.68x = 573,012.44 × 254,157.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,195.68x = 145,635,208,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,635,208,664.95/415,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,762.82

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